PORTO HAVANA CUBAN CUISINE
2979 W COMMERCIAL BLVD · FORT LAUDERDALE · Broward County · FL 33309
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed bread in direct contact with a thank you t shirt to go bag
50-17-3High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on December 1 2024. Operator renewed. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 4
03D-15-4Intermediate – Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed pork 98F in over stack covered pan in reach in cooler@ 10:00 cooling since 9:00 rechecked 10:30 89F at this rate pork will not reach adequate cooling temperature. Operator placed in shallow pan and placed in freezer. **Corrective Action Taken**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In employee bathroom
05-08-4Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Repeat Violation**
53B-14-5Intermediate – Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Basic 3
16-55-4Basic – Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. As per employee dish machine is not functioning and are washing dishes in three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4Basic – Interior of /microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. On cook line.
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed multiple containers not covered in whirlpool refrigerator/freezer. Employee covered **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 20, 2026 12:30 PM.
Violation category totals
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.